Looking for a new and unusual food-based event? With this activity, invite residents to learn how to ferment different foods for better gut health! Fermented foods are both healthy and taste great. Adding fermented food to our diets can also help ease symptoms from a variety of food-related diseases. Here is some important information for creating a successful food fermenting event. Fermentation Basics There are three main types of fermentation. Lactic acid fermentation – This is where bacteria and yeasts consume sugars and starch and convert them into lactic acid. We use this popular fermentation type to make foods like sauerkraut, kimchi, pickles, yogurt, and sourdough bread. Ethyl alcohol fermentation – This is when yeast breaks down certain molecules in...